Domestic Abuse Support Worker — Empower Women & Families

BRC; Brecon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BRC in Brecon is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a specialist accommodation service. The role supports women, families, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, providing safe, person-centred assistance.

This is a full-time position offering £24,500 per year, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends and participate in a 24-hour on-call rota. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, families or individuals affected by domestic abuse.
• A good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals and families.
• Strong communication and written skills, including report writing.
• Good IT and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and participate in a 24-hour emergency on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and practical support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
• Supporting families throughout their stay in accommodation.
• Helping women, children and young people develop confidence, independence and practical life skills.
• Completing ongoing risk assessments and supporting safeguarding arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, support plans and records.
• Supporting families with housing-related matters, including Housing Benefit applications.
• Promoting positive parenting and healthy family relationships.
• Supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
• Working with statutory, voluntary and community agencies.
• Supporting families to prepare for moving on from accommodation into the community.
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and supportive accommodation environment.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable

Understanding of domestic abuse

Strong communication and reportWriting

Good IT and organisational skills

Independent & team work

Full driving licence & own vehicle

Evenings/weekends & on-call rota

Job description

BRC in Brecon is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a specialist accommodation service. The role supports women, families, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, providing safe, person-centred assistance.

This is a full-time position offering £24,500 per year, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends and participate in a 24-hour on-call rota. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.